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May 24th, 2010
12:30 PM ET
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I think President Obama and SecState Clinton should issue Letters of Marque to U.S. ships to legally combat the Somali and other pirates that threaten U.S. shipping: just like during the War of 1812. Take the burden off the U.S. Navy. My ggg grandfather was a successful privateer from mid 1812 to the end of 1814, and returned to being a merchant sea captain after the war. Navy combat veterans partnered with seamen familiar with the areas the pirates are cruising would be ideal for the role of 21st century privateers.